News / 2026
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Mayor's Medal honour for Holland
May 11, 2026
Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.
New commission celebrates Tongan history
May 11, 2026
A new test-piece work by Andrew Wainwright will receive its premiere at the Tonga Secondary School Brass Band Festival.
Venues ready for Tameside Whit Friday visitors
May 11, 2026
11 venues will welcome performers and listeners alike later this month.
Abbotts steps down from principal role at Hammonds
May 11, 2026
Kirsty Abbotts is to step down from the principal cornet seat at Hammonds Band.
Radio: Bandstand
May 11, 2026
More great brass band music to enjoy from downunder with presenter Lucas Burns.
National Youth Band opportunities
May 08, 2026
The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.
Albert Hall tickets now on sale
May 08, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.
Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies
May 08, 2026
There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.
BBE to host emergency planning webinar
May 08, 2026
Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.
Last chord approaches for Eagley and Wormald
May 08, 2026
The decade long musical partnership of Eagley Band and Chris Wormald will come to an end in July.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 31
May 08, 2026
More brass band chat and opinions rom the North Walian trio.
Cory to head to Alpine Festival
May 06, 2026
The Welsh champion will join up with BrassBand Bozen Uberetsch as part of the first Alps Brass Festival.
BBE appoints Baumann to interim CEO role
May 06, 2026
Sarah Baumann has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England.
Childs to provide recital and masterclass at Elgar International Festival of Brass
May 06, 2026
Details have been released of the recital and masterclass appearances of the euphonium virtuoso at the forthcoming event in Birmingham.
Brighouse to close Best of Brass series
May 06, 2026
The British Open champion will provide the final concert of the annual Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
Youth focus for Abbey Brass
May 06, 2026
Abbey Brass will be looking to connect with a youthful audience in a new initiative.
Drum & Brass Festival returns with packed weekend of music
May 06, 2026
The two day festival aims to reach out to audiences in Cumbria and beyond.
BrookWright Music: King (Brenton Broadstock)
May 06, 2026
Major trombone concertino work inspired by Prof David King.
New music lead at Arts Council Wales
May 06, 2026
The experienced Roger Wilson has been appointed as the new Head of Music at Arts Council Wales.
Film project funding available through BBE
May 06, 2026
A trio of film funding opportunities are available through Brass Bands England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Wright & Round: John Williams Music — Jurassic Park
May 06, 2026
A great film score addition to any concert programme.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
May 06, 2026
The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.
Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers
May 05, 2026
If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.
